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Hackensack, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 07601

Bergen County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

43,010
3,959/sq mi
$84,277
Median income
$393,700
Median home value
42.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Hackensack pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.

Top 33%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 21%
home value, US ZIPs
3,959
people per sq mi
37%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07601 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 07601 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hackensack, Bergen County, New Jersey, with 43,010 residents across 10.9 square miles, a density of 3,959 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 07601 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $84,277 (31% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $49,360. Local economic indicators show a 12.1% poverty rate alongside 7.7% unemployment. Housing costs here run $393,700 for a typical home value (24% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,911 a month; 36.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 42.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.8, and the average commute is 29 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 07601, plus 6 more within Bergen County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 07601

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hackensack, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07601.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 07601, Hackensack, NJ · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

43,010

Population

10.9

Area (sq mi)

3,959

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 07601?

41.8

Median Age

50.3%

Male

49.7%

Female

42.7%

Foreign-Born

White 30.6%
African American 19.1%
Asian 13.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 18.0%
Hispanic or Latino 37.2%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$84,277

Median Household Income

-31% vs state

$49,360

Per Capita Income

12.1%

Poverty Rate

7.7%

Unemployment Rate

28.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 07601 ranks nationally

Hackensack, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$84,277 Top 33% higher than 67% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 65.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 42.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

21,361

Total Housing Units

20,214

Occupied Units

1,147

Vacant Units

2.20

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 36.6%
Renter 63.4%

$393,700

Median Home Value

-24% vs state

$1,911

Median Rent

1969

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+5.3%

YoY Change (2024)

258

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+158%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 07601 have increased 5.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +158% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.1% 186
2021 +9.0% 203
2022 +10.1% 223
2023 +9.9% 245
2024 +5.3% 258

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 2,166 business establishments in ZIP 07601, employing approximately 36,589 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,720,272,000.

2,166

Businesses

36,589

Employees

$2.7B

Annual Payroll

18

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 385 17.8%
Health care and social assistance 361 16.7%
Retail trade 200 9.2%
Other services (except public administration) 198 9.1%
Construction 161 7.4%
Accommodation and food services 160 7.4%
Wholesale trade 155 7.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 121 5.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 114 5.3%
Finance and insurance 84 3.9%
Transportation and warehousing 81 3.7%
Manufacturing 72 3.3%
Information 20 0.9%
Educational services 19 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 17 0.8%
Utilities 9 0.4%
Management of companies and enterprises 6 0.3%
Industries not classified 3 0.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 07601 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 07601 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 07601 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 07601 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
07603 Bogota, NJ 8,187 1.3 mi
07607 Maywood, NJ 9,555 1.3 mi
07606 South Hackensack, NJ 2,310 2.2 mi
07666 Teaneck, NJ 39,776 1.9 mi
07661 River Edge, NJ 11,340 2.6 mi
07644 Lodi, NJ 24,136 2.0 mi
07643 Little Ferry, NJ 10,626 3.0 mi
07608 Teterboro, NJ 67 2.6 mi
07662 Rochelle Park, NJ 5,530 2.1 mi
07604 Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 11,842 2.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Bergen County

07666 standard
Teaneck, NJ
Pop: 39,776
07024 standard
Fort Lee, NJ
Pop: 35,353
07410 standard
Fair Lawn, NJ
Pop: 32,457
07026 standard
Garfield, NJ
Pop: 30,555
07631 standard
Englewood, NJ
Pop: 27,119
07621 standard
Bergenfield, NJ
Pop: 26,761

Related Areas

Bergen County Hackensack, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 07601 in? ▼
ZIP code 07601 (Hackensack) is located in Bergen County, New Jersey. Bergen County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/bergen-nj.
What is the population of ZIP code 07601? ▼
ZIP code 07601 in Hackensack, NJ has a population of 43,010 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07601? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 07601 is $84,277, which is 10% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07601? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 07601 is $393,700, which is 42% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07601? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 07601 is White at 30.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 37.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07601? ▼
ZIP code 07601 has 2,166 business establishments employing approximately 36,589 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07601? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07601 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (385), Health care and social assistance (361), Retail trade (200). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07601? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07601 increased by 5.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 158%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 07601? ▼
In ZIP code 07601, 65.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 42.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 07601? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07601 is 28.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 07601? ▼
In ZIP code 07601, approximately 36.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 63.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07601? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07601 is 12.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.